What to expect?
10+ hours of playable content, including main progression, side quests, collectibles, side dialogues, and many hidden secrets. Let's dive in deeper here.
The world of Sharan
"Originally a small village of warriors, Sharan gained new life under the leadership of King Henry, an imposing and feared figure who brought power and autonomy to Sharan in times of incessant wars. Henry conquered territories with brutality, expanding his dominion while distancing himself even from those who trusted him most."
With over 10 richly detailed biomes, the player can venture into a wide variety of scenarios, such as:
Forest of Masks: a mystical place, covered in purplish foliage, home to the intriguing Masked Girl and enchanted masks that don't like visitors very much.
Pyramids: inspired by Mesoamerican culture, these labyrinths of golden stone transport the player to ancient times. Some say this is where great warriors test their strength.
Amusement Park: located in an alternative dimension, this park populated by faceless creatures and colorful lights has the circus ring as its main attraction. Sit back and lock in, the show is about to begin!
Exploration
The world of Sharan is colorful, beautiful, and full of secrets and mysteries. There are chests and hidden items everywhere, with precious tools for Sophie to go even further on her journey. Do you see a dark corner? A reinforced wall? Maybe there's something hidden there.
And don't worry about the game's difficulty! Sophie: Starlight Whispers was designed to be an engaging experience, balancing moments of challenge with moments of respite. Whatever your skill level may be, this adventure is inviting and fun for everyone.
Abilities
Double Jump
“When you take your feet off the ground, do a little impulse with your arms and imagine your fingers touching the clouds in the sky, as if you were floating.”
Like any good exploration game, the double jump is essential for reaching places that initially seem unreachable.
Dash
Another important tool for reaching distant places, but, beyond that, it's also a great way to quickly position yourself during a chaotic situation.
Charged Attack
Have you found a wall that refuses to give way? An enemy that its head flattened? We have the solution!
Maybe you need a bigger hammer or perhaps a boomerang butterfly.
Spells
Spells are equipable abilities that Sophie can cast at any time.
"However, before that... You must learn to control your powers."
During her quest, Sophie learns to cast spells that transform her approach to combat and exploration. Spells can have specific and situational uses or the same application throughout the entire adventure; it all depends on how you want to use them.
These spells are organized into four trees:
Offensive Spells
Spells focused on dealing damage to anyone in Sophie’s path. In total, there are 8 spells that aim to reduce your enemies to stardust.
Crystal Branches: Summons crystals that chase nearby enemies and deal magical damage upon impact.
Abrakaboom: Summons Abrakadabra (a cute and powerful little creature of light), which comes from the sky and crashes into the ground creating a wave of explosion that moves horizontally, stunning and damaging nearby enemies.
Medical Spells
Did you get hurt in battle? Is it difficult not to die in some sessions? Do you need more life, or maybe a clone? Medical spells help you stay in the fight and even turn the tide in your favor. Explore creative ways to use your healing abilities.
Stealthy Step: Makes Sophie invulnerable, increases her movement speed by 30%, and makes her imperceptible to common enemies for 5 seconds, healing her little by little.
Multiverse: Summons 3 clones that last 30 seconds. All damage taken is absorbed by the clones. When the spell is invoked again, the remaining clones are destroyed and Sophie receives the sum of their current life as healing.
Spatial Spells
Sometimes all we need is a lunar platform that magically appears beneath our feet when we're falling towards a pit full of thorns. Space spells are especially useful for altering how Sophie navigates the world or simply sending enemies to another dimension.
Event Horizon: Summons a black hole that attracts enemies around it.
Time Tunnel: Sophie slows down time considerably for everyone except herself during this effect, but be careful, during this effect she cannot jump or cast spells.
Psychic Spells
The mind is her greatest weapon. Psychic spells have the power to amplify Sophie's combat weapons, reveal hidden secrets, and even manipulate the form of enemies.
Third Eye: For 5 seconds, or until the spell is cast again, Sophie's vision is reduced and chests and items are strongly highlighted.
I Choose You: Sophie fires an arrow that transforms enemies into friends for a few seconds.
Story
The peaceful kingdom of Sharan is under threat from shadows and strange creatures that have emerged and are haunting the inhabitants. Seeking answers, Sophie ventures to the four corners of the kingdom, discovers she possesses magical powers, meets figures who were previously considered legends, and confronts her greatest fears, embarking on a profound journey of personal growth.
Through encounters and conversations with important figures, the narrative unfolds and gradually reveals its subtext. With a balanced mix of exploration, dialogue, combat, and puzzles, the pieces of the story fit together and unfold the universe of Sharan, replacing Sophie's questions with exclamations... until the end.
Side Quests
In addition to the main quest, Sharan also features side quests to enrich the universe and tell other stories. In side missions, Sophie must talk to certain characters and help them with tasks that can range from very quick to missions that turn into a real adventure throughout Sharan.
Explore, talk to the characters, return to places you've already visited and see if you find anything different. When you least expect it, a new adventure will be waiting for you.
Characters
From mysterious sorcerers to people who fly without wings, Sharan is populated by characters from the most diverse backgrounds. Each character has a unique personality and fulfills a role within the narrative; some try to stop Sophie from continuing her adventures, while others do everything to help the girl. Whether friendly or reserved, quiet or talkative, partner or enemy, every character has something to say and add to the story.
Sophie
“I finally understood… The meaning of everything.”
The protagonist of the adventure, Sophie is a fearless young woman, and when she embarks on a mission, nothing can stop her. Sophie's personal development is the key point of the narrative, in which she understands who she is and what her role is in a world that isn't always so welcoming to her.
Wizard
"Let your magic bloom, Sophie!"
The Wizard is the one who teaches Sophie how to use magic. Believing that time is the answer to everything, he doesn't always answer Sophie's questions directly—which sometimes leaves the girl even more confused.
Lisa
"Darling, I know the weight of being special."
The witch who is also a kitten. Skilled in potion-making and obsessed with youth, Lisa is one of Sophie's greatest allies in the story, standing with the girl even in adverse situations and helping her with advice and tips about the kingdom of Sharan.
Masked Girl
"Each victory prepares the soul for a new challenge."
The subordinate of the goddess Erdraz, holder of the Mask of Truth and many secrets. She can be found floating through the Forest of Masks, where she protects her home, ignores Sophie's questions, and guides the protagonist down the right path.
Birdman
"You are truly special, Sophie."
Coming from an ancient tribe of Sharan, the Birdman is a living legend of this universe. His first encounter with Sophie isn't exactly friendly, but they quickly understand each other… you know, bird to bird, or something like that.
Combat
Sharan is colorful and full of beautiful places… and dark creatures. To deal with the Lord of Shadows’ envoys and end the threat to the kingdom once and for all, Sophie must use every arsenal at her disposal. Spells, swords, accessories, and movement skills help in the fight against the evil that dominates Sharan. But be careful, not every fight is resolved through brute force; sometimes stealth is the best option (or turning your enemy into a cute, luminescent creature).
Fight against mystical/dark/fantastical/cute creatures?
To prove her skills and progress in the story, Sophie is challenged by characters who will do anything to stop her. Ice needles, little minions, exploding stars, hordes of skeletons and columns of shadows are just some of the offensives Sophie must face.
Between bosses, common creatures, and mini-bosses, there are over 40 different enemies scattered along Sophie's path, each using their unique abilities to try and stop her from defeating the Lord of Shadows.
Constellations
Collectible items that reveal deeper parts of the lore. When found in the world, they are written in Sharanic; they can be translated by meeting a special character.
Upon completing and translating a constellation, the player receives a Constellation Artifact, which can be used when upgrading a sword, adding a special buff to the upgraded sword.
Accessories
There are a total of 42 accessories, divided into common, rare, legendary, and mystical rarities. Each accessory alters one or more of Sophie's stats, in addition to adding various effects, such as a longer dash, resistance to certain enemies, or damage absorption, for example.
Soundtrack
Featuring 47 original tracks, the soundtrack for Sophie: Starlight Whispers was created with overflowing love and attention to detail, providing greater immersion to the world.
The complete album will be available for purchase on launch day. Consider purchasing it along with the game to support us — and to listen to almost 2 hours of incredible music!
What’s next?
The launch is just our first step. Although we are very proud of everything we have done so far, we are always looking to improve and make the game more accessible, so that everyone has an enjoyable experience.
With that in mind, we will be adding more languages and exploring the possibility of porting the game to other platforms. We will also be making constant improvements and sending out patches for any bugs as needed.
To stay up-to-date on the news and updates for Sophie: Starlight Whispers, keep an eye on the Steam page and follow us on our social media. Our journey is just beginning!
Thank you for playing Sophie: Starlight Whispers
Youth Gaming Team